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Kids ask for money. Now they earn it first.

They do chores, save coins and pick their own reward: a zoo trip, a new book, a Saturday at the beach. You just approve from your phone.

Free forever. No card, no ads, no in-app purchases.

Start free, set your first chore

Works for parents, co-parents & nannies.  See how it works ›

Three steps, then it runs itself

Set it up once on Sunday. The rest of the week is just ticks, coins and the odd proud photo.

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Set the chores

Pick from templates or write your own. Attach a TijaBucks value.

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Kids tick & prove

Photo proof on the tasks that need it. You approve in a tap.

3

They save for it

Coins go to a goal: a book, a ball, a Saturday at the giraffe centre.

Money doesn't have to be the hard part.

Stop the "can I have money" loop and start teaching values.

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The Constant Asking

Tired of kids asking for money every time you go out? Tija gives them their own balance to manage.

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Forgotten Chores

No more nagging about the bed or dishes. Our gamified chore tracker turns daily tasks into fun quests.

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Financial Anxiety

Don't wait until adulthood to teach them about saving. Let them practice in a safe, controlled environment.

Everything in one app

The complete pocket money and chore app for kids

These are the real screens, not a drawing of them. Here is what one week looks like in a household that runs on Tija Kids.

Manage pocket money

Every shilling they earn lands on one card, so nobody has to remember who paid what on Saturday.

The balance moves the moment you approve a task. No cash, no counting, no arguments.

Assign chores

Set the task, attach what it is worth, pick the days it repeats. Sunday evening is the only setup you do.

Ask for photo proof on the ones that need it. You approve in a tap, and so can a co-parent or the nanny.

Save for goals

The boots, the trip, the thing they keep asking for. It becomes a bar they fill themselves.

You approve the goal before a single coin moves into it, and you can top it up when they get close. A goal can also be a tithe or a donation, if that is how your family saves.

Redeem rewards

Spending is where the lesson lands. They choose, you approve, the balance goes down in front of them.

Cash, M-Pesa, airtime or an extra hour of screen time. You decide what is on the menu and what it costs.

Financial Literacy Built In

Teach kids real money skills through saving

They pick a goal, watch the bar fill, and find out what waiting for something feels like. The money is theirs to manage and the mistakes cost nothing.

Goal Setting

Kids choose what they're saving for and watch progress grow

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Patience & Discipline

Learn to save instead of spending immediately

Black child counting coins and learning patience

Budget Planning

Understand how much to earn and save for goals

Black child learning math and budgeting skills

Achievement

Experience the joy of reaching goals through effort

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Perfect for Working Parents

Your nanny stays in the loop, automatically

Add a caregiver with a PIN code. They tick tasks off and keep the routine running while you are at work.

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Same list, three phones

You, the nanny and a co-parent see the same tasks

Real-time

Instant sync

One-tap invite

Share a secure PIN code. No email or app download required.

Real-time sync

Everyone sees the same tasks and updates instantly

Controlled access

Nannies manage daily tasks but can't change settings or see financial info

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Why parents choose Tija

Six things a paper chore chart can't do.

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Build Routines

Customizable morning and evening checklists that help kids start and end the day right.

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Financial Literacy

Teach kids to save, budget, and make smart money decisions through hands-on experience with TijaBucks.

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Privacy First

We don't sell your data. Your family's habits and information stay private.

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Nannies & Caregivers

Add nannies, grandparents, or co-parents. Everyone stays in sync with real-time updates.

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Weekly Reviews

Get insights into your child's progress and celebrate wins together.

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Any Device

Works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Syncs instantly across the family.

Badges that matter

The badges are not only for a tidy room. Kids earn them for kindness, for self-care and for social responsibility.

  • check Encourage empathy and sharing
  • check Celebrate trying new foods
  • check Reward reading and creativity
🌳 Nature Lover
🤝 Kindness
Creative
📚 Bookworm

I built Tija because I couldn't see my son's mornings.

He lives with his mum. I'm not in the house for the routine (the bed, the bag, the homework), and neither is she, once work starts. Their nanny had all of it in her head, and I had none of it in mine.

Not a discipline problem.An information problem.

Every kids' app I tried was a to-do list built for adults, or a cartoon that talked down to a kid who's smarter than that.

So I built the one we needed. He checks things off himself. A coin sound, a wallet that adds up to something he actually wants. His nanny follows a list instead of her memory.

I open my phone and know.

Founder, Tija Kids

A child's bed, made, in a bedroom before school
A child working through homework at a table

The two things I used to ask about over the phone, every single evening.

Child Friendly

Made for kids too

Designed for children as young as 4. Icons and pictures instead of words, and a sound when a task is ticked.

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Visual Tasks

Icons and emojis help pre-readers understand tasks

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Photo Proof

Kids upload photos to prove completion and build accountability

Excited Black child celebrating task completion

Instant Rewards

Fun animations and sounds play when tasks are checked off

Black children using Tija Kids app together

Simple & Fun for All Ages

A 4-year-old who can't read yet gets icons. A 12-year-old runs their own savings goals.

  • No reading required for little ones
  • Colorful icons and emojis everywhere
  • Instant feedback with sounds and animations
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Works for families everywhere

From Nairobi to New York. Tija works in 10 currencies, from KES and NGN to USD and GBP. The app itself is in English.

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Busy City Families

Set the list on the commute, approve from the office.

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Multigenerational

Grandparents can be added as caregivers.

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Families with Nannies

Add your nanny with a PIN code. They tick tasks off; reward approvals stay with you.

Real Life Stories

See how families use Tija

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School Mornings

No more nagging to get out the door on time. Kids follow their visual checklist independently

Black child focused on homework and studying

Homework Focus

Homework gets its own task, with a TijaBucks value on it.

Black children helping with chores and showing kindness

Home & Kindness

Chores and kindness both earn badges, so both get noticed.

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What parents say

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Honestly, this app changed our morning routine forever! We used to argue every single day before school. Now, they race to check off their tasks.

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Sarah J.

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The rewards system is genius. It's not just about screen time; we added custom rewards like 'Date with Dad' and they love it.

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Mark T.

location_on Karen, Nairobi

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Finally, an app that is simple enough for my 6-year-old but useful enough for my 10-year-old. The visual cues are perfect.

star star star star star

Elena R.

location_on Kilimani, Nairobi

Questions parents ask most

Does it work with multiple children? expand_more
Yes. You can create unlimited child profiles at no cost. Each child gets their own personalized dashboard, tasks, and rewards. Tija Kids is completely free, so there's no limit on the number of children.
Can both parents access it? expand_more
Yes. You can invite co-parents, grandparents, or nannies to join your household. Everyone sees the same tasks. Co-parents approve rewards alongside you; nannies and other guardians tick tasks off but do not approve rewards.
What if we're co-parenting in separate homes? expand_more
Both parents manage the same household from different locations. Tasks, rewards and progress sync instantly, wherever the kids are that week.
Is Tija Kids free? expand_more
Yes. No subscription, no trial period, no in-app purchases. You get every feature, unlimited children and multi-parent coordination at no cost.
What age is it appropriate for? expand_more
Tija works great for children aged 4-12. Younger kids (4-7) love the visual icons and emojis that help them understand tasks without reading. Older kids (8-12) can use more complex features like savings goals and custom rewards.
Can I create custom tasks? expand_more
Yes. There are 16 starter templates across five categories: morning routines, homework, screen time, weekend chores and cleanup. Past those you write your own task, with your own icon or photo.

Start with tomorrow morning

Set tonight's list in about five minutes. Your child checks it off in the morning, and you can see it from wherever you are.

Download Tija Kids

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